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Ronald Castelino
Ronald Castelino
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
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Dr Ronald Castelino is a Lecturer in Therapeutics at the Division of Pharmacy, School of Medicine. He is a registered pharmacist with a track record in translational research relevant to renal medicine. Dr Castelino leads a group of researchers and students focussed on quality use of medicines in kidney diseases. He also has a range of other interests which share a common focus on improving medication safety.
Dr Castelino primary teaching roles are in Therapeutics, Evidence-based Health Care and in the clinical education of pharmacy students, and is currently the Bachelor of Pharmacy Year 4 coordinator. He has received two Teaching Merit Certificates in 2013 and 2014 in recognition of his teaching excellence.
Biography
Dr Ronald Castelino joined the Division of Pharmacy, School of Medicine as a Lecturer in Therapeutics in December 2011 following the completion of his PhD from Sydney University. He completed his Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice) and Bachelor of Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India before migrating to Australia in July 2007.
Career summary
Qualifications
- PhD (Pharmacy Practice), University of Sydney, Australia, 2012. Thesis: Quality of Prescribing in Older People and the Impact of Home Medicines Reviews
- Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, 2006. Thesis: Evaluation of Medication-related Problems in Nephrology
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. 2003
Languages (other than English)
Hindi, Kannada, Konkani
Memberships
Professional practice
- Registered Pharmacist with Pharmacy Board of Australia
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
- Member of American College of Clinical Pharmacy
- Member of American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
- Tasmanian Scientific Research Advisory Committee (TSRAC)
Administrative expertise
Dr Castelino is the Year 4 coordinator for the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Teaching
Therapeutics, Evidence-Based Practice, Pharmacotherapy
Teaching expertise
Dr Castelino has been involved in the teaching of following subjects in the Bachelor of Pharmacy since 2012.
- Therapeutics in Practice 3A (CSA305)
- Therapeutics in Practice 3B (CSA306)
- Therapeutics in Practice 4 (CSA406)
- Evidence-Based Health Care (CSA288) (Involved in the development of the unit in 2012)
- Pharmacology (CSA230)
- Functional Clinical Practice Pharmacotherapy for:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Endocrine Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Infectious Diseases
- Renal Disorders
Teaching responsibility
Dr Castelino teaches into several units within the Bachelor of Pharmacy program.
- He currently coordinates & teaches in two units; Evidence-Based Health Care (CSA288) and Therapeutics in Practice 4 (CSA406).
- His other primary teaching roles are in Therapeutics in Practice 3A (CSA305) and Therapeutics in Practice 3B (CSA306), clinical education of 3rd and 4th year pharmacy students, conducting clinical teaching rounds at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
- He is also currently the Year 4 Bachelor of Pharmacy Coordinator
Dr Castelino is also involved in teaching into the undergraduate medicine program Functional Clinical Practice (CAM305).
Research Appointments
Dr Castelino is a member of the Tasmanian Scientific Research Advisory Committee (TSRAC)
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Expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Quality use of medicines
- Health services research
- Medication safety
- Prescribing in renal impairment
- Medication reviews
Research Themes
Dr Castelino's work align with the University Theme of Better Health. Dr Castelino's main research interests are in the area of chronic disease state management especially kidney disease and health services research such as medication reviews.
Dr Castelino leads a group of researchers and students focussed on quality use of medicines in kidney diseases. He also has a range of other interests which share a common focus on improving medication safety.
Collaboration
Dr Castelino has a number of current research collaborations and is currently leading a couple of research projects focussed on screening for chronic kidney disease via community pharmacies in Tasmania.
Current projects
Honours:
- Medication Regimen Complexity in aged-care Residents
- Impact of Residential Medication Management Reviews on Inappropriate Prescribing in Aged Care Residents
- The Role of Dose and Serum Concentration of Vancomycin in the Treatment of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal Infections
Masters:
- Impact of self-management behaviours on the progression of kidney disease
Doctorate:
- Quality use of Medicines in Renal Impairment
- Improvement of Metformin Usage in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- A Retrospective Study of Adverse Drug Reactions Occurring in Elderly Patients at Tertiary Hospitals, Tasmania, Australia
- Community Pharmacy Screening and Medication Management in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Role of Medication Regimen Complexity in determining concordance to prescribed medications, and use of Complementary and Alternative medications in Chronic Kidney Disease patients
- A study to assess the impact of post-discharge hospital-initiated Homes Medicines Reviews on mortality, morbidity, re-admission rates and quality of life of at-risk patients
- The Optimisation of Antithrombotic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation Using Decision Support Tools
Fields of Research
- Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice (321403)
- Pharmaceutical sciences (321405)
- Nephrology and urology (320214)
- Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (321402)
- Primary health care (420319)
- Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences (321499)
- Health promotion (420603)
- Basic pharmacology (321401)
Research Objectives
- Clinical health (200199)
- Other health (209999)
- Evaluation of health outcomes (200202)
- Expanding knowledge in the health sciences (280112)
- Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
- Health education and promotion (200203)
- Provision of health and support services (200399)
- Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
- Human pharmaceutical treatments (240803)
Publications
Total publications
69
Journal Article
(59 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Harmanjeet H, Jani H, Zaidi STR, Wanandy T, Castelino RL, et al., 'Stability of ceftolozane and tazobactam in different peritoneal dialysis solutions', Peritoneal Dialysis International, 40, (5) pp. 470-476. ISSN 0896-8608 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0896860820902590 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Harmanjeet H; Zaidi STR; Wanandy T; Peterson GM; Patel RP | |
| 2020 | Nguyen TT, Harmanjeet H, Wanandy T, Castelino R, Sud K, et al., 'Pyridine levels in ceftazidime-peritoneal dialysis admixtures stored at body temperature', Peritoneal Dialysis International, 40, (2) pp. 171-178. ISSN 0896-8608 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0896860819887636 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Harmanjeet H; Wanandy T; Jose MD; Peterson GM; Patel RP | |
| 2020 | Tesfaye WH, McKercher C, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, Jose M, et al., 'Medication adherence, burden and health-related quality of life in adults with predialysis chronic kidney disease: A prospective cohort study', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, (1) Article 371. ISSN 1660-4601 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17010371 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Tesfaye WH; McKercher C; Peterson GM; Jose M; Zaidi STR; Wimmer BC | |
| 2019 | Kaur H, Harmanjeet H, Wanandy T, Castelino RL, Sud K, et al., 'High pyridine generation in ceftazidime-icodextrin admixtures used to treat peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis', Clinical Therapeutics, 41, (11) pp. 2446-2451. ISSN 0149-2918 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.08.021 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Harmanjeet H; Wanandy T; Jose MD; Peterson GM; Patel RP | |
| 2019 | Khanam MA, Kitsos A, Stankovich J, Castelino R, Jose M, et al., 'Chronic kidney disease monitoring in Australian general practice', Australian journal of general practice, 48, (3) pp. 132-137. ISSN 2208-7958 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-07-18-4630 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Khanam MA; Kitsos A; Stankovich J; Jose M; Kinsman L; Peterson GM; Wimmer BC; Zaidi STR; Radford J | |
| 2019 | Khanam MA, Kitsos A, Stankovich J, Castelino R, Jose M, et al., 'Association of continuity of care with blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension', Australian Journal of General Practice, 48, (5) pp. 300-306. ISSN 0300-8495 (2019) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Khanam MA; Kitsos A; Stankovich J; Jose M; Kinsman L; Peterson GM; Wimmer B; Zaidi TR; Radford J | |
| 2019 | Kitsos A, Peterson GM, Jose MD, Khanam MA, Castelino RL, et al., 'Variation in Documenting Diagnosable Chronic Kidney Disease in General Medical Practice: Implications for Quality Improvement and Research', Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 10 pp. 1-4. ISSN 2150-1319 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/2150132719833298 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Kitsos A; Peterson GM; Jose MD; Khanam MA; Radford JC | |
| 2019 | Tesfaye WH, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, McKercher C, Jose M, et al., 'Medication-related factors and hospital readmission in older adults with chronic kidney disease', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8, (3) pp. 1-12. ISSN 2077-0383 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/jcm8030395 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Tesfaye WH; Peterson GM; McKercher C; Jose M; Zaidi STR; Wimmer BC | |
| 2019 | Tesfaye WH, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, McKercher CM, Jose MD, et al., 'Medication regimen complexity and hospital readmission in older adults with chronic kidney disease', The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 53, (1) pp. 28-34. ISSN 1060-0280 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1060028018793419 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Tesfaye WH; Peterson GM; McKercher CM; Jose MD; Wimmer BC; Zaidi STR | |
| 2018 | Frain B, Castelino R, Bereznicki LR, 'The utilization of antithrombotic therapy in older patients in aged care facilities with atrial fibrillation', Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, 24, (3) pp. 519-524. ISSN 1076-0296 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1076029616686421 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Frain B; Bereznicki LR | |
| 2018 | Gheewala PA, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, Jose MD, Castelino RL, 'Patient satisfaction with a chronic kidney disease risk assessment service in community pharmacies', International journal of clinical pharmacy, 40 pp. 458-463. ISSN 2210-7703 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11096-018-0603-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR; Jose MD | |
| 2018 | Gheewala PA, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, Jose MD, Castelino RL, 'Evaluation of a chronic kidney disease risk assessment service in community pharmacies', Nephrology pp. 1-16. ISSN 1320-5358 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nep.13247 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR; Jose MD | |
| 2018 | Gheewala PA, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, Jose MD, Castelino RL, 'Public knowledge of chronic kidney disease evaluated using a validated questionnaire: a cross-sectional study', BMC Public Health, 18 Article 371. ISSN 1471-2458 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5301-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR; Jose MD | |
| 2018 | Gheewala PA, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, Jose MD, Castelino RL, 'Australian community pharmacists' experience of implementing a chronic kidney disease risk assessment service', Preventing Chronic Disease, 15 pp. 1-9. ISSN 1545-1151 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5888/pcd15.170485 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR; Jose MD | |
| 2018 | Gheewala PA, Zaidi STR, Jose MD, Bereznicki L, Peterson GM, et al., 'Effectiveness of targeted screening for chronic kidney disease in the community setting: a systematic review', Journal of Nephrology, 31, (1) pp. 27-36. ISSN 1724-6059 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s40620-017-0375-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Zaidi STR; Jose MD; Bereznicki L; Peterson GM | |
| 2018 | Koria LG, Zaidi TS, Peterson G, Nishtala P, Hannah PJ, et al., 'Impact of medication reviews on inappropriate prescribing in aged care', Current Medical Research and Opinion, 34, (5) pp. 833-838. ISSN 0300-7995 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1424624 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Zaidi TS; Peterson G | |
| 2018 | Mendes K, Harmanjeet H, Sedeeq M, Modi A, Wanandy T, et al., 'Stability of meropenem and piperacillin/tazobactam with heparin in various peritoneal dialysis solutions', Peritoneal Dialysis International, 38, (6) pp. 430-440. ISSN 0896-8608 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2017.00274 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Harmanjeet H; Sedeeq M; Wanandy T; Zaidi STR; Ming LC; Peterson GM; Patel RP | |
| 2018 | Pouranayatihosseinabad M, Zaidi TS, Peterson G, Nishtala PS, Hannan P, et al., 'The impact of residential medication management reviews (RMMRs) on medication regimen complexity', Postgraduate Medicine, 130, (6) pp. 575-579. ISSN 0032-5481 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2018.1502016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Zaidi TS; Peterson G | |
| 2018 | Radford J, Kitsos A, Stankovich J, Castelino R, Khanam M, et al., 'Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in Australian general practice: National Prescribing Service MedicineWise MedicineInsight dataset', Nephrology pp. 1-9. ISSN 1320-5358 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nep.13537 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Radford J; Kitsos A; Stankovich J; Khanam M; Jose M; Peterson G; Saunder T; Wimmer B; Razizaidi T | |
| 2018 | Tesfaye WH, Wimmer BC, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, Jose MD, et al., 'The effect of hospitalization on potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults with chronic kidney disease', Current Medical Research and Opinion, 35, (6) pp. 1119-1126. ISSN 0300-7995 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1560193 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Tesfaye WH; Wimmer BC; Peterson GM; Jose MD; McKercher C; Zaidi STR | |
| 2017 | Frain BE, Castelino R, Bereznicki L, 'The utilization of antithrombotic therapy in older Australians with atrial fibrillation', Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, 23, (6) pp. 671-676. ISSN 1076-0296 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1076029616637184 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Frain BE; Bereznicki L | |
| 2017 | Ghimire S, Banks C, Jose MD, Castelino RL, Zaidi STR, 'Renal pharmacists' perceptions and current practices of assessing medication adherence in dialysis patients', International journal of clinical pharmacy, 40 pp. 26-35. ISSN 2210-7703 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11096-017-0574-8 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Ghimire S; Jose MD; Zaidi STR | |
| 2017 | Ghimire S, Castelino RL, Jose MD, Razi Zaidi ST, 'Medication adherence perspectives in haemodialysis patients: a qualitative study', BMC nephrology, 18, (1) Article 167. ISSN 1471-2369 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12882-017-0583-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30Web of Science - 25 Co-authors: Ghimire S; Jose MD; Razi Zaidi ST | |
| 2017 | Huang W, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, 'Lactate levels with chronic metformin use: a narrative review', Clinical Drug Investigation, 37, (11) pp. 991-1007. ISSN 1173-2563 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s40261-017-0564-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Huang W; Peterson GM | |
| 2017 | Kandel S, Zaidi STR, Wanandy T, Ming LC, Castelino RL, et al., 'Stability of ceftazidime and herapin in four different types of peritoneal dialysis solutions', Peritoneal Dialysis International, 38, (1) pp. 49-56. ISSN 0896-8608 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2017.00115 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Zaidi STR; Wanandy T; Ming LC; Patel RP | |
| 2017 | Khanal A, Peterson GM, Jose MD, Castelino RL, 'Comparison of equations for dosing of medications in renal impairment', Nephrology, 22, (6) pp. 470-477. ISSN 1320-5358 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nep.12834 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Khanal A; Peterson GM; Jose MD | |
| 2017 | Tesfaye WH, Castelino RL, Wimmer BC, Zaidi STR, 'Inappropriate prescribing in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review of prevalence, associated clinical outcomes and impact of interventions', International Journal of Clinical Practice, 71, (7) Article e12960. ISSN 1368-5031 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12960 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 31Web of Science - 28 Co-authors: Tesfaye WH; Wimmer BC; Zaidi STR | |
| 2016 | Castelino RL, Peterson GM, 'Prescribing of metformin based on estimated GFR rather than serum creatinine expands the eligible population and is likely safe', Evidence - Based Medicine (English Edition): for primary care and internal medicine ISSN 1356-5524 (2016) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1136/ebmed-2015-110351 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Peterson GM | |
| 2016 | Gheewala PA, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, Bereznicki L, Jose MD, et al., 'A web-based training program to support chronic kidney disease screening by community pharmacists', International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 38, (5) pp. 1080-1086. ISSN 2210-7703 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11096-016-0330-5 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR; Bereznicki L; Jose MD | |
| 2016 | Ghimire S, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, Jose MD, Zaidi STR, 'Medication regimen complexity and adherence in haemodialysis patients: an exploratory study', American Journal of Nephrology, 43, (5) pp. 318-324. ISSN 0250-8095 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1159/000446450 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Ghimire S; Peterson GM; Jose MD; Zaidi STR | |
| 2016 | McLarin PE, Peterson GM, Curtain CM, Nishtala PS, Hannan PJ, et al., 'Impact of residential medication management reviews on anticholinergic burden in aged care residents', Current medical research and opinion, 32, (1) pp. 123-131. ISSN 0300-7995 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2015.1105794 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 14 Co-authors: McLarin PE; Peterson GM; Curtain CM | |
| 2016 | Nishtala PS, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, Hannan PJ, Salahudeen MS, 'Residential medication management reviews of antithrombotic therapy in aged care residents with atrial fibrillation: assessment of stroke and bleeding risk', Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 41, (3) pp. 279-284. ISSN 0269-4727 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.12385 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Peterson GM; Salahudeen MS | |
| 2016 | Parameswaran Nair N, Chalmers L, Connolly M, Bereznicki BJ, Peterson GM, et al., 'Prediction of hospitalization due to adverse drug reactions in elderly community-dwelling patients (The PADR-EC Score)', PLoS One, 11, (10) pp. 1-17. ISSN 1932-6203 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165757 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 38Web of Science - 34 Co-authors: Parameswaran Nair N; Chalmers L; Connolly M; Bereznicki BJ; Peterson GM; Curtain C; Bereznicki LRE | |
| 2016 | Parameswaran Nair N, Chalmers L, Peterson GM, Bereznicki BJ, Castelino RL, et al., 'Hospitalization in older patients due to adverse drug reactions - the need for a prediction tool', Clinical Interventions in Aging (Online), 11 pp. 497-505. ISSN 1178-1998 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S99097 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 80Web of Science - 79 Co-authors: Parameswaran Nair N; Chalmers L; Peterson GM; Bereznicki BJ; Bereznicki LRE | |
| 2016 | Peterson GM, Huang Weiyi, Castelino RL, 'Metformin: an old drug with clinical value and safety in old patients', Australian Pharmacist, (July 2016) pp. 36-38. ISSN 0728-4632 (2016) [Professional, Refereed Article] Co-authors: Peterson GM; Huang Weiyi | |
| 2015 | Bernal DDL, Bereznicki LRE, Chalmers L, Castelino RL, Thompson A, et al., 'Medication adherence following acute coronary syndrome: does one size fit all?', American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, 16, (1) pp. 9-17. ISSN 1175-3277 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s40256-015-0149-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Bernal DDL; Bereznicki LRE; Chalmers L; Thompson A; Peterson GM | |
| 2015 | Doody HK, Peterson GM, Watson D, Castelino R, 'Retrospective evaluation of potentially inappropriate prescribing in hospitalized patients with renal impairment', Current Medical Research and Opinion, 31, (3) pp. 525-535. ISSN 0300-7995 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2015.1010036 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 21 Co-authors: Doody HK; Peterson GM | |
| 2015 | Ghimire S, Castelino RL, Lioufas NM, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, 'Nonadherence to Medication Therapy in Haemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review', PloS one, 10, (12) Article e0144119. ISSN 1932-6203 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144119 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 102Web of Science - 99 Co-authors: Ghimire S; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR | |
| 2015 | Huang W, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, 'Adverse event notifications implicating metformin with lactic acidosis in Australia', Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, 29, (8) pp. 1261-1265. ISSN 1056-8727 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2015.06.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Huang W; Peterson GM | |
| 2015 | Huang W, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, Castelino RL, 'Metformin utilisation in Australian community and aged care settings', Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 108, (2) pp. 336-341. ISSN 0168-8227 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2015.01.041 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Huang W; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR | |
| 2015 | Khanal A, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, Jose MD, 'Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing of Renally Cleared Drugs in Elderly Patients in Community and Aged Care Settings', Drugs & Aging, 32, (5) pp. 391-400. ISSN 1170-229X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s40266-015-0261-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 20 Co-authors: Khanal A; Peterson GM; Jose MD | |
| 2015 | Robiyanto R, Zaidi STR, Shastri MD, Castelino RL, Wanandy T, et al., 'Stability of tigecycline in different types of peritoneal dialysis solutions', Peritoneal Dialysis International, 36, (4) pp. 410-414. ISSN 0896-8608 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2015.00170 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Zaidi STR; Shastri MD; Wanandy T; Jose MD; Patel RP | |
| 2014 | Bernal D, Chalmers L, Bereznicki LRE, Castelino RL, Davidson PM, et al., 'An online person-centered education package for pharmacists delivering a home medication review service to patients following acute coronary syndromes', European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare, 2, (3) pp. 408-415. ISSN 2052-5656 (2014) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Bernal D; Chalmers L; Bereznicki LRE; Davidson PM; Peterson GM | |
| 2014 | Gheewala PA, Peterson GM, Curtain CM, Nishtala PS, Hannan PJ, et al., 'Impact of the pharmacist medication review services on drug-related problems and potentially inappropriate prescribing of renally cleared medications in residents of aged care facilities', Drugs and Aging, 31, (11) pp. 825-835. ISSN 1170-229X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s40266-014-0208-y [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 56Web of Science - 59 Co-authors: Gheewala PA; Peterson GM; Curtain CM | |
| 2014 | Huang W, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, 'Metformin usage in type 2 diabetes mellitus: are safety guidelines adhered to?', Internal Medicine Journal, 44, (3) pp. 266-272. ISSN 1444-0903 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/imj.12369 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Huang W; Peterson GM | |
| 2014 | Khanal A, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, Jose MD, 'Dose adjustment guidelines for medications in patients with renal impairment: How consistent are drug information sources?', Internal Medicine Journal, 44, (1) pp. 77-85. ISSN 1444-0903 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/imj.12291 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 40Web of Science - 34 Co-authors: Khanal A; Peterson GM; Jose MD | |
| 2014 | Khanal A, Peterson GM, Castelino RL, Jose MD, 'Renal drug dosing recommendations: evaluation of product information for brands of the same drug', Internal Medicine Journal, 44, (6) pp. 591-596. ISSN 1444-0903 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/imj.12446 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Khanal A; Peterson GM; Jose MD | |
| 2013 | Bereznicki L, Castelino R, 'Understanding randomised controlled trials', Australian Pharmacist, 32, (4) pp. 71-72. ISSN 0728-4632 (2013) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] Co-authors: Bereznicki L | |
| 2013 | Bereznicki LRE, Castelino RL, 'Understanding Systematic Reviews', Australian Pharmacist, (August) pp. 68-69. ISSN 0728-4632 (2013) [Professional, Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Bereznicki LRE | |
| 2013 | Castelino R, Bereznicki L, 'Understanding non-randomised study designs', Australian Pharmacist, 32, (6) pp. 63-64. ISSN 0728-4632 (2013) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] Co-authors: Bereznicki L | |
| 2013 | Castelino RL, Bereznicki LRE, 'The basics of evidence-based medicine', Australian Pharmacist, 32, (2) pp. 72-74. ISSN 0728-4632 (2013) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Bereznicki LRE | |
| 2013 | Castelino RL, Bereznicki LRE, 'How to read and interpret clinical trials', Australian Pharmacist, 32, (10) pp. 68-69. ISSN 0728-4632 (2013) [Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Bereznicki LRE | |
| 2012 | Bernal DDL, Stafford L, Bereznicki LRE, Castelino RL, Davidson PM, et al., 'Home medicines reviews following acute coronary syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial', Trials, 13, (30) pp. 1-17. ISSN 1745-6215 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-13-30 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Bernal DDL; Stafford L; Bereznicki LRE; Peterson GM | |
| 2011 | Castelino RL, Bajorek BV, Chen TF, 'Are interventions recommended by pharmacists during Home Medicines Review evidence-based?', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 17, (1) pp. 104-110. ISSN 1356-1294 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01375.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 46Web of Science - 40 | |
| 2011 | Castelino RL, Sathvik BS, Parthasarathi G, Gurudev KC, Shetty MS, et al., 'Prevalence of medication-related problems among patients with renal compromise in an Indian hospital', Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 36 pp. 481-487. ISSN 0269-4727 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2011.01266.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 13 | |
| 2010 | Castelino RL, Bajorek BV, Chen TF, 'Retrospective Evaluation of Home Medicines Review by Pharmacists in Older Australian Patients Using the Medication Appropriateness Index', The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 44, (12) pp. 1922-1929. ISSN 1060-0280 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1345/aph.1P373 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 53Web of Science - 45 | |
| 2010 | Castelino RL, Hilmer SN, Bajorek BA, Nishtala P, Chen TF, 'Drug Burden Index and Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Community-Dwelling Older People', Drugs and Aging, 27, (2) pp. 135-148. ISSN 1170-229X (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2165/11531560-000000000-00000 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 78Web of Science - 68 | |
| 2009 | Castelino RL, Bajorek BV, Chen TF, 'Targeting Suboptimal Prescribing in the Elderly: A Review of the Impact of Pharmacy Services', The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 43, (June) pp. 1096-. ISSN 1060-0280 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1345/aph.1L700 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 95Web of Science - 90 | |
| 2006 | Castelino RL, Chen TF, Guddattu V, Bajorek BV, 'Use of evidence- based therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular events among older people', Evaluation and The Health Professions, 33, (3) pp. 276-301. ISSN 0163-2787 (2006) [Refereed Article] |
Conference Publication
(10 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Khanam MA, Radford JC, Castelino RL, Jose MD, Kitsos AR, et al., 'Predictors of progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Australian General Practice patients', 54th Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Annual Scientific Meeting, 8-12 September 2018, Sydney (2018) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Khanam MA; Radford JC; Jose MD; Kitsos AR; Stankovich J; Zaidi ST; Kinsman LD; Peterson GM | |
| 2017 | Gheewala P, Peterson GM, Zaidi TR, Jose MD, Castelino RL, 'Knowledge about chronic kidney disease in the Australian public, using a new validated questionnaire', 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), 4-6 September 2017, Darwin, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Gheewala P; Peterson GM; Zaidi TR; Jose MD | |
| 2017 | Khanam MA, Radford JC, Castelino RL, Jose MD, Kitsos AR, et al., 'Lipid-lowering therapy among CKD patients in Australian general practice', 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), 4-6 September 2017, Darwin, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Khanam MA; Radford JC; Jose MD; Kitsos AR; Stankovich J; Zaidi ST; Kinsman LD; Peterson GM | |
| 2017 | Khanam MA, Radford JC, Castelino RL, Jose MD, Kitsos AR, et al., 'Chronic kidney disease (CKD) monitoring in Australian General Practice', 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), 4-6 September 2017, Darwin, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Khanam MA; Radford JC; Jose MD; Kitsos AR; Stankovich J; Zaidi ST; Kinsman LD; Peterson GM | |
| 2017 | Radford J, Castelino RL, Jose MD, Kitsos A, Khanam M, et al., 'Chronic kidney disease in Australian general practice: its prevalence, and associated patient characteristics and comorbidities', 2017 Annual Scientific meeting Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, 4-6 September 2017, Darwin, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Radford J; Jose MD; Kitsos A; Khanam M; Stankovich J; Zaidi ST; Peterson GM | |
| 2017 | Tesfaye WH, Castelino RL, Wimmer BC, McKercher C, Jose MD, et al., 'Medication burden, adherence and health-related quality of life in advanced chronic kidney disease', 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), 4-6 September 2017, Darwin, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Tesfaye WH; Wimmer BC; McKercher C; Jose MD; Neil A; Zaidi ST | |
| 2016 | Frain BE, Castelino R, Bereznicki LRE, 'The Utilisation of Antithrombotic Therapy in Older Patients in Aged Care Facilities with Atrial Fibrillation', APSA Annual Conference 2016, 2-5 December, 2016, Sydney, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Frain BE; Bereznicki LRE | |
| 2015 | Bernal D, Chalmers L, Castelino RL, Bereznicki LRE, Peterson GM, 'Home Medicines Review following acute coronary syndromes: Preliminary results from a randomised controlled trial', 2015 Joint APSA-ASCEPT Annual Conference, 29 November - 2 December, 2015, Hobart, Tasmania (2015) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Bernal D; Chalmers L; Bereznicki LRE; Peterson GM | |
| 2015 | Bernal D, Chalmers L, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, 'Home Medicines Review following acute coronary syndromes: Preliminary results from a randomised controlled trial', 2015 Joint APSA-ASCEPT Annual Conference, 29 November - 2 December 2015, Hobart, Tasmania (2015) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Bernal D; Chalmers L; Peterson GM | |
| 2015 | Parameswaran Nair N, Chalmers L, Bereznicki BJ, Castelino RL, Peterson GM, et al., 'Development of a Score to Predict Hospitalisation due to Adverse Drug Reactions in Older Patients', 2015 Joint APSA-ASCEPT Annual Conference, 29 November - 2 December, 2015, Hobart, Tasmania (2015) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Parameswaran Nair N; Chalmers L; Bereznicki BJ; Peterson GM; Curtain CM; Connolly MJ; Bereznicki LRE |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
3
Total funding
Projects
- Funding
- Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($9,795)
- Scheme
- Grant-Starter
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Wanandy ST; Patel RP; Razi Zaidi ST; Anderson T; Castelino RL
- Year
- 2016
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($15,523)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research Enhancement (REGS)
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Castelino RL; Razi Zaidi ST
- Year
- 2015
- Description
- This project aims to investigate if community pharmacy screening and intervention helps improve the management of kidney disease, which has been increasing steadily in Tasmania.
- Funding
- Tasmanian Community Fund ($26,775)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Castelino RL; Peterson GM; Bereznicki LRE; Razi Zaidi ST; Jose MD
- Year
- 2014
Research Supervision
Dr Castelino supervises a number of Honours, Masters and PhD students within the Discipline of Pharmacy. He is interested in supervising postgraduate students interested in chronic disease state management especially kidney disease and health services research such as medication reviews.
Completed
6
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Medication Appropriateness and Regimen Complexity in Chronic Kidney Disease Candidate: Wubshet Hailu Tesfaye | 2019 |
| PhD | Hospitalisation in Older Patients due to Adverse Drug Reactions Candidate: Nibu Parameswaran Nair | 2018 |
| PhD | Understanding Determinants of Medication Adherence and Current Adherence Assessment Practices in Australian Haemodialysis Patients Candidate: Saurav Ghimire | 2018 |
| PhD | Early Detection and Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease Candidate: Pankti Ajay Gheewala | 2018 |
| PhD | Medication Use in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Candidate: Aarati Khanal | 2016 |
| PhD | Usage of Metformin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Candidate: Weiyi Huang | 2016 |